Category Archives: Poems

Desolation to Restoration

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Difficult days faced Going from desolation But things fall in place To restoration Because of the Savior I learn His ways To change behavior To give Him praise As I pray for help…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Difficulty, enthusiasm, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, Savior, Sunset, Truth | 1 Comment

Ordinary Wise Men

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Ordinary Wise Men Looking up high Noticing a star Up in the sky. Experts in ancient text And astronomy Carrying out their job Methodically. Experts are good But take into account That God’s…

Posted in Christmas, Poems | Tagged Astronomy, Blessings, Christmas, Excellence, Faith, Poetry, Stars, Wise Men | 1 Comment

Amazing Vista of Hope

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
My hopes and dreams Have gone amiss So I climb higher To this precipice. To a brighter future Away from the cabal Where there is peace And joy for all. My thoughts proceed…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Eternity, Focus, Heaven, Hope, Music, poem, Praise, Video | 3 Comments

Make Every Day Count

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Victory is in sight And we happily Shout for joy Enthusiastically! ? The plans of God Are forever And with us always In every endeavor. ? Abundant life now And forever In paradise For whomever.…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Encouragement, enthusiasm, Eternity, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Poetry, Prayer | 5 Comments

True Value

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
His sacrifice On the rugged cross Did what the law couldn’t And there is gain not loss. A treasure forever That is spiritual With true value And not perishable. Taking away my debt…